Vacaville car show has dual purpose

A car show Oct. 12 will mark the 40th anniversary at a Vacaville business.

A-1 Auto Body, 1306 Callen St., is celebrating four decades in business and plans to use the time of celebration to help out two local residents who are battling cancer.

"It would be great to help save someone's life," said Joey Magaruh, owner of the business. "We're trying to make a difference."

Magaruh met Will C. Wood high school graduate David Armaz years ago when he first started working at the body shop. Armaz has since started his own business.

The 35-year-old was diagnosed in January with renal cell, kidney cancer. Magaruh said Armaz is a hard worker and has decided to treat the cancer holistically to try and cut down on costs.

Magaruh also knows the family of 3-year-old Logan Enochson through church at The Father's House.

Enochson was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in May. Due to an extremely high white blood count at the time of diagnosis he has been placed in a high risk category which intensifies his treatment.

His treatment includes years of chemotherapy, the first nine months being often and aggressive. Blood transfusions, spinal taps and lengthy hospitals stays are common due to the constant depletion of his immune system.

He lives in Vacaville and travels to Roseville for treatments each week. Logan's journey can be followed on Facebook or at www.logansprayerwarriors.com.

All proceeds from food sales and raffle prizes at the car show will be donated to Armaz and Enochson to help with expenses as they fight cancer. Lord's Prospects, a motorcycle ministry serving Napa-Solano, are selling food. Magaruh promises there will also be good music for the good cause.